This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
This is an expedition
Into the Arctic tundra!
This is a sick inhibition, Yeah!
Just to spoil and plunder!
That's the sound of another door shutting in
In the face of progress, in the face of progress
No bounded flags, In this event
Shackleton is rolling in his grave
That's the sound of another door shutting in
In the face of progress, in the face of progress
No bounded flags, In this event
Shackleton is rolling in his grave
Yeah, yeah, yeah, we're all addicted the the most abusive, destructive drug
Of all time
And I ain't talking about class A's – that'd be just miniscule when
Compared!
And just like any addict desperate to get his next fix
We resort to petty crimes to secure our next hit!
You know there's oil in the ice!
You know there's oil in my eyes!
You know there's blood on my hands!
Yeah! We're all addicted!
Yeah! We're all dependent!
That's maniac standpoint!
Psychotic outlook
That's maniac standpoint!
Psychotic outlook
That's the sound of another door shutting in
In the face of progress, in the face of progress
No bounded flags, In this event
Shackleton is rolling in his grave
That's the sound of another door shutting in
In the face of progress, in the face of progress
No bounded flags, In this event
Shackleton is rolling in his grave
So lemme get this straight; as we witness the ice-caps melt
Instead of being inspired into changing our ways
We're gonna invest into military hardware to fight for the remaining oil that
Left beneath the ice!
But what happens when it's all gone! You haven't thought this through
Have you boys!
We'll take you down!
We'll take you down!
We'll take you down!
Stand your ground!
You know there's oil in the ice!
You know there's oil in my eyes!
You know there's blood on my hands!
Yeah! We're all addicted!
Yeah! We're all dependent!
That's maniac standpoint!
Psychotic outlook
That's maniac standpoint!
Psychotic outlook
Back to the drawing board boys
Accept nothing short of complete reversal
Dig deep!
Into the Arctic tundra!
This is a sick inhibition, Yeah!
Just to spoil and plunder!
That's the sound of another door shutting in
In the face of progress, in the face of progress
No bounded flags, In this event
Shackleton is rolling in his grave
That's the sound of another door shutting in
In the face of progress, in the face of progress
No bounded flags, In this event
Shackleton is rolling in his grave
Yeah, yeah, yeah, we're all addicted the the most abusive, destructive drug
Of all time
And I ain't talking about class A's – that'd be just miniscule when
Compared!
And just like any addict desperate to get his next fix
We resort to petty crimes to secure our next hit!
You know there's oil in the ice!
You know there's oil in my eyes!
You know there's blood on my hands!
Yeah! We're all addicted!
Yeah! We're all dependent!
That's maniac standpoint!
Psychotic outlook
That's maniac standpoint!
Psychotic outlook
That's the sound of another door shutting in
In the face of progress, in the face of progress
No bounded flags, In this event
Shackleton is rolling in his grave
That's the sound of another door shutting in
In the face of progress, in the face of progress
No bounded flags, In this event
Shackleton is rolling in his grave
So lemme get this straight; as we witness the ice-caps melt
Instead of being inspired into changing our ways
We're gonna invest into military hardware to fight for the remaining oil that
Left beneath the ice!
But what happens when it's all gone! You haven't thought this through
Have you boys!
We'll take you down!
We'll take you down!
We'll take you down!
Stand your ground!
You know there's oil in the ice!
You know there's oil in my eyes!
You know there's blood on my hands!
Yeah! We're all addicted!
Yeah! We're all dependent!
That's maniac standpoint!
Psychotic outlook
That's maniac standpoint!
Psychotic outlook
Back to the drawing board boys
Accept nothing short of complete reversal
Dig deep!
Lyrics submitted by Elective Amnesia, edited by staypunk, ssssssnakepit
Arguing with Thermometers Lyrics as written by Liam Rory Clewlow Chris Batten
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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I agree. I thought the writing was really awesome until "You haven't thought this through, have you boys?!" Of course they've thought it through. Pretty sure oil companies can't wait until oil becomes more scarce... I really like Enter Shikari in general and find their message agreeable. But I am often disappointed by the lack of depth in their analysis of social problems.